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Golden had drawn interest from North Carolina and the Golden State Warriors, according to reports.

The WNBA has gained immense traction in recent years, but this season is changing the narrative. Instead of focusing solely on the game, the transgender athlete debate has taken over the league, clouding the sport.

Clippers Maybe Kawhi Leonard isn’t completely finished with the Clippers after all. The proposed trade sending Leonard back to Toronto remains on hold while the NBA continues its investigation into potential salary-cap circumvention involving the Clippers. The Raptors reportedly agreed to send Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, a first-round swap and two second-rounders […] The post NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Suns, Devin Booker, Grizzlies appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SAN DIEGO, CA — After three portions completed, it’s come down to the final duo of this Los Angeles Kings series. It is timing that brings us to this point, as it’s the most convoluted and suspect aspect of this franchise going into the new season. It’s a massive reason why I saved it for last, and it’s going to be heavily scrutinized as the season moves along.

The France men’s basketball team defeated Slovenia, 92-67 yesterday in Paris at Accor Arena. The Washington Wizards have Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr as part of the pipeline. They were not named for the roster yesterday however. Sarr is recovering from foot surgery earlier this offseason, but he should be ready to go this fall. […]

Last season, the Indiana Fever were knocking on the WNBA Finals door even without Caitlin Clark for most of the season and the entire playoffs. It was perhaps a peek into their depth and head coach Stephanie White’s elite coaching.

Through just three seasons, Angel Reese has established herself as arguably the best and most consistent rebounder in the history of the WNBA, and she is well on pace to be the league’s overall rebounding leader by the time her career is over. But even as she sets WNBA records and hauls in boards at…

WNBA reporter Roberta F. Rodrigues, who covers the league as a contributor for Forbes, announced her intentions to take a “small, temporary break” from women’s basketball coverage over the coming weeks in a post on social media. While explaining her decision, Rodrigues cited the current tenor of conversation around the league, as well as harassment…

DeWanna Bonner signed with the Atlanta Dream earlier this week in a bid to contend for a third WNBA championship. However, the start of her stint with the Dream is attracting plenty of criticism, with many in the WNBA world calling out the six-time All-Star for missing the Dream’s game on Friday.

Max Strus is headed to Los Angeles. But it sure sounds like a big part of him is staying in Cleveland. Strus posted a lengthy farewell to Cavaliers fans Friday, thanking the city after three seasons with the organization. “CLEVELAND! This one is indeed for you!” Strus wrote on Instagram. “The past 3 years have […] The post Max Strus says emotional goodbye to Cavs after trade to Clippers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

With the addition of Isaiah Joe, the Pistons perimeter shooting positions have gotten crowded, threatening to push Kevin Huerter further down the rotation. Huerter had a tough season from long distance in 2025-2026 and struggled to provide support to Cade Cunningham as a secondary playmaker. Joe definitely has the potential to meet these demands head-on. …

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: MIkel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) ...

The Long Island Nets’ 2026-27 slate is here. In a press release Monday, Brooklyn’s G League affiliate unveiled its full 50-game season for 2026-27. Long Island starts its season on Friday, November. 6 against the Greensboro Swarm, and plays two more games on the road before its home opener on Friday, November 13 against the College Park Skyhawks. The official schedule also confirms that LI will head back to Canada for the third straight season, as Vice President of Business Operations Morgan ...

Former Golden State Warriors first-round pick and two-time NBA champion Damian Jones is on the move once again, now joining Real Madrid. The post Warriors 2x Champion Center Joins New Team In Surprise Career Move appeared first on HEAVY.

Sam Presti’s savvy contract restructuring saved a fortune in luxury taxes. Now, Mark Daigneault must unleash Kenrich Williams’ defensive versatility to maximize this high-value roster investment.

PHOENIX – Sometimes a video of an offseason 5-on-5 is just another training clip. Other times, it is enough to make Phoenix Suns fans stop scrolling.

OKC Blue announce 2026-27 G League regular season schedule.

The 2026-27 regular season schedule for the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers has officially been released. Previously known as the South Bay Lakers, the franchise has rebranded their G League squad and moved the operations to Coachella Valley, where they will now call Acrisure Arena home. Last year was an […]

SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 4: Santi Aldama #7 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 4, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...

Shaquille O’Neal’s latest dunk champion secured $500,000, which is substantially larger than the NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner’s $105,000 bonus in 2026. This 21-year-old Abilene Christian University student is the new face of the dunking league, and he is not going to pull any punches.

The college basketball landscape is currently in a state of disarray as various court rulings and updated conference policies have created an inconsistent standard when it comes to college basketball eligibility across the nation for the class of 2022. One player who maintained a fifth year of eligibility amid the craziness is big man Micah […] The post Ole Miss basketball: Chris Beard, Rebels add NBA Summer League center amid court ruling appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here is our ranking of the 10 worst NBA free agency contracts of the 2020s, based on money, production, injuries, and roster damage.

The Las Vegas Aces (26-13) have struggled to keep pace with the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA standings, but A’ja Wilson continues to cruise toward her third straight MVP Award and fifth overall. While Olivia Miles and Caitlin Clark both have compelling cases, the superstar forward is widely regarded as the heavy favorite. […] The post Is A'ja Wilson playing tonight? Aces vs. Tempo injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Indiana Pacers are ranked in the top 10 in the future NBA power rankings for the next three years.

Caitlin Clark has received strong backing from Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White, who praised the 24-year-old’s maturity in dealing with the constant criticism surrounding her. Clark remains one of the WNBA’s most polarising figures, but White believes she has handled the attention with remarkable grace.

The NBA still hasn’t officially said it’s expanding. But if you’re waiting for the Seattle SuperSonics to return, there continue to be signs that this is becoming a lot more than talk. According to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, prospective ownership groups interested in Seattle and Las Vegas were recently asked to provide financial information […] The post SuperSonics return takes another step as NBA expansion process moves forward appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Kevin Durant sparked renewed debate about his career's best rosters during a recent "Boardroom Talks" podcast episode, initially arguing his 2020-21 Brooklyn Nets team surpassed the Golden State Warriors squad he joined in 2016. "Just looking at straight roster, nothing else? Yeah, I would say Brooklyn," said Durant, citing Kyrie Irving, James Harden and other veteran stars on that roster. "I know people were gonna say the Warriors. 'You had Steph and Klay.' But I'm like, when you look at tha...

Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships and products across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL Jane Ewing Joins Nike as EVP & Chief Commercial Officer Jane Ewing will join Nike as executive vice president & chief commercial officer, effective Sept. 7. She will report directly to CEO Elliot Hill and join …

Kahleah Copper. | Getty Images KFC has been cooking. This season, Kahleah “Freaking” Copper has six 30-pieces, with the latest coming on Thursday night, when, a night before her 32nd birthday, she scored a sizzling 35 points. Yet, it also was the the fourth time this season that one of her gun-slinging games of 30 or more points came in a loss, as the Phoenix Mercury fell to the Washington Mystics, their fourth-straight loss. Along the way, she also scored her 2,000th point in a Mercury unifo...

Russell Westbrook‘s retirement apparently made Kevin Durant think. Just not about retiring himself. Durant is preparing for his 20th NBA season and said on Boardroom Talks that while Westbrook’s decision to walk away affected him, he’s not spending much time contemplating the end of his own career. “It’s a young man’s game,” Durant said. “Even […] The post Kevin Durant says Russell Westbrook retirement hit him, but he’s not ready to follow appeared first on Hoops Wire.